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Alaska Airlines Credit Card Review: Big Bonus, Great Perks
1KOne Mile at a Time / 8min
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card The Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card is a valuable airline credit card, which has a generous welcome offer and strong ongoing perks. In this post, I wanted to provide a detailed review of Alaska’s personal credit card, issued by Bank of America, for those who may not have the card yet. Alaska Airlines Visa Card welcome bonus The Alaska Ai



Kona Coffee Lawsuit: How Science Helped Farmers Look for Counterfeit Beans
NYT > Technology / 26min
A testing method borrowed from geology helped farmers sue a slew of stores selling supposed “Kona” coffee.


3 features Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 'stole' from iPhone 15 Pro Max


Mashable / 24min
Is it just me, or did some aspects of Samsung Unpacked remind you of the iPhone 15 event ? Samsung swiped a few features from the iPhone 15 Pro Max for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra . But to be fair, both worlds are known for borrowing from each other. For example, when the iPhone 15 debuted last year, I couldn't help but notice some similarities with the Google Pixel 7 line. As they say, "It's no
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown releases on Nintendo Switch this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
One of the best flight games is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year and it looks like it’s going to be a seriously impressive port. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown first released in 2019 for the PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , and PC. The latest entry in the seriously long-running Ace Combat series, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown sees you step into the role of a pro fighter pilot after war breaks out i


Plants vs Zombies 3 is coming to mobile this year, and some regions can play it now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Plants vs Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia is coming to mobile devices this year, a whole 11 years after the last mainline entry. As reported by Eurogamer , Plants vs Zombies 3 is set to release sometime in 2024 for iOS and Android devices. However, it's seen a soft launch in certain regions. If you're in the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, or the Philippines, you can play a "near-launch ready bui


Apple accidentally revealed that iOS 17.3 is probably just days away
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
There have been multiple iOS 17.3 betas now, so we’ve been expecting that this update would arrive soon, but now we can get more specific than that, as Apple has just revealed that iOS 17.3 will probably land next week. This wasn’t an intentional announcement, but as spotted by Phone Arena , in the small print for an announcement of a new Unity Bloom wallpaper , Apple stated that this wallpaper w


Payday 3 devs have put together 'a strike team of veteran developers' to help save the game
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
Payday 3's developer has reached out to fans in a lengthy social media post claiming that it is working towards some significant changes in the not-so-distant future. Payday 3 didn't sit well with many players as many saw it as not a big enough jump forward from previous games. In our review, we noticed how the heist game was light on content and that the beefed-up stealth sections made some heis


Google CEO says more layoffs are coming soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
We’re not even three weeks into 2024, and Google has already laid off more than 1,000 workers - and though this is not nearly as many as the more than 12,000 redundancies announced this time last year, the company's CEO has hinted that there are more to come. Sundar Pichai shared the news via an internal memo with staff this week (shared with The Verge ), indicating a shifting focus for Google th


Blood oxygen feature now officially gone from Apple Watch
Mashable / 24min
We knew it was coming, but now it's official: Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 no longer include the blood oxygen monitoring feature. The change came as a result of a patent dispute between Apple and medical tech company Masimo, which briefly caused Apple to be banned from selling and importing its latest Apple Watch variants in the U.S. Now, to comply with the court's decision, Apple redesigned


Get this pair of wireless, clip-on mics for iPhone and iPad at $24
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: As of January 18, get these Wireless Clip-On Microphones for Phones, Tablets, and More for only $23.99 — that's a 20% discount. Never underestimate the power of a quality microphone. From viral podcasts to recent controversial award-show speeches, the underlying element is a powerful device that captures words while filtering out unwanted noise (or uncomfortable silence). If you’re a conte


Discover the world of IT education with these Microsoft Tech courses for $80
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: As of January 18, get The Complete 2024 Microsoft Tech Certification Training Super Bundle for only $79.99. Whether you’re looking for a career change or a fun hobby, this Microsoft Tech Certification Training bundle might be up your alley. Having more certifications and skills on your resume can be a great way to stand out among candidates applying for a role, or even to make moves in you


Brighten your mornings with this $22 bougie digital alarm clock
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: As of January 18, get this Mirrored Digital Alarm Clock With Dual USB Ports for $21.99 — save 33%. Does this sound familiar? At night, you set your alarm to wake up earlier than usual — maybe to hit the gym or get more me-time in the morning — but as soon as it goes off in the morning, you hit snooze or turn it off altogether. We’re definitely guilty of this habit too, but we found this co


Get a lifetime of documentaries with Curiosity Stream for $170
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: As of January 18, get Curiosity Stream's lifetime subscription for just $169.97 — usually $399. In a world where some car makers charge drivers monthly fees to use their heated seats (yup, that’s a real thing), Curiosity Stream’s lifetime subscription is a diamond in the rough. There’s no catch or password-sharing rules (like some other platforms) — just pay once and stream documentaries a


How AI Could Change Travel in 2024
NYT > Technology / 26min
As artificial intelligence improves and expands its reach, expect new ways to book online, fewer snags at the airport and, possibly, more expensive tickets.


Rock Band 4 will receive its final DLC next week after over 8 years of weekly releases
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Harmonix, the team behind Rock Band 4 , has announced that the game is set to release its final DLC next week on January 25. After over 8 years of weekly releases, Harmonix shared in a blog post that this will be the final DLC release for the Rock Band 4 era as the studio shifts its attention toward other rhythm action games - like Fortnite Festival . As stated in the post by Daniel Sussman, Epic


Bethesda reveals mobile fantasy sim The Elder Scrolls: Castles from the team behind Fallout Shelter
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Great news for fans of The Elder Scrolls and mobile gaming. Bethesda Games Studios has revealed a brand new fantasy sim from the team behind Fallout Shelter . The Elder Scrolls: Castles lets you control your own dynasty as its people live out their lives year-on-year. The game was revealed in a Tweet from Bethesda Game Studios which also included plenty of details about what to expect. "We’re exc


Facebook and Instagram's algorithms facilitated child sexual harassment, state lawsuit claims
Engadget / 35min
Last December the state of New Mexico sued Meta for failing to protect children, claiming that Facebook and Instagram algorithms recommended sexual content to minors. Now, an unredacted internal Meta presentation has been revealed, with the company's own employees estimating that 100,000 child users were harassed daily, The Wall Street Journal reported. According to a 2021 internal document, Face


Insurtech Getsafe acquires a student loan platform to meet its future clients upstream
TechCrunch / 58min
This is Getsafe's second acquisition in a few months, after it nabbed the German portfolio of ailing French insurtech company Luko. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


KEF LSX II LT Wireless Review: Price, Specs, Availability
Wired / 1h
The audiophile brand may have cut the cost with its new wireless active speakers. But with an expansive, organized soundstage as good as this, you’ll never know these are bargain-basement KEFs.


Pauly Shore will star in Richard Simmons biopic without the fitness icon's blessing
21Mashable / 2h
Pauly Shore will star in a biopic about fitness guru Richard Simmons , having previously portrayed him in the unrelated upcoming short film The Court Jester . However, it seems that the project will go ahead without the real Simmons' blessing. Announced on Wednesday, the film will be produced by Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiary The Wolper Organization. Though no writer, director, or other cast m


Instagram and Snapchat can use Samsung Galaxy S24's native camera features
Engadget / 3h
Social media apps tend to offer the convenience of their very own camera tools, but on the flip side, these are limited by the few shooting options. Understanding our modern-day pain point, Samsung has teamed up with Instagram and Snap to integrate some of its handy native camera features into their apps, in order to up our social media game via the brand new Galaxy S24 series smartphones — namel


Sam Altman Says AGI Soon and AGI Will Help People Do A LOT More
Next Big Future / 5h
Sam Altman believes that AGI will be created soon. He talked about a vision of an AGI World of More. He predicts AGI will not replace as many jobs as people believe and the world will change less than people believe. It will be an incredible tool for productivity and is magnifying what people can ... Read more


22 of the best UC Berkeley courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from UC Berkeley are available to take for free on edX. This seems too good to be true, but a wide range of online classes from UC Berkeley are available to take for free on edX. Yep, you can become a student of UC Berkeley without spending anything at all. You can learn all about topics like Bitcoin and crypocurrency, the science of happiness, mindfulne


20 of the best ChatGPT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Find the best free online ChatGPT courses on Udemy. Learn how to make the most of ChatGPT without spending anything. Anyone who has used ChatGPT will know all about its enormous potential , but knowing about this chatbot doesn't mean you'll know how to really squeeze everything you can out of it. That's where an online course could really help. Fortunately, platforms like Udemy are offerin


How to watch Djokovic vs. Etcheverry in the Australian Open online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Etcheverry in the Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Novak Djokovic is the guy to beat in the Australian Open , and next in line to give it a go is Tomas Etcheverry. The 30th seed has already sent Andy Murray and Gaƫl Monfils home, but this is going to be a much tougher challenge. If y


This AI-powered meeting assistant is on sale for 70% off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to Laxis AI Meeting Assistant is on sale for £37.96, saving you 70% on list price. We’ll start with the bad news: In recent years, video meetings have grown from one-off occurrences to daily events. The good news? An online format means you can integrate tools, like Laxis AI Meeting Assistant , to save time and make your work life easier. It’s truly like having a vi


Trawling Boats Are Hauling Up Ancient Carbon From the Ocean Depths
24Wired / 5h
The world’s trawlers are stirring carbon dioxide into the water—and into the atmosphere.


Google CEO says more layoffs expected 'throughout the year' in internal memo
Engadget / 5h
Following Google's recent rounds of layoffs affecting over a thousand jobs, CEO Sundar Pichai has reportedly told remaining employees to expect further downsizing later this year. According to The Verge , Pichai sent out an internal memo on Wednesday, in which he stated that "to be upfront, some teams will continue to make specific resource allocation decisions throughout the year where needed, a


Sundar Pichai warns Google staff more layoffs are coming
100+TechCrunch / 6h
After laying off over 1,000 workers across multiple divisions last week and cutting 100 jobs at YouTube, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent a memo to its staff warning more layoffs are expected this year. Pichai’s memo said the company will have to make “tough choices” to meet its ambitious goals, as reported by The Verge. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple is now selling Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 with disabled blood oxygen monitor
Engadget / 6h
If you're in the US, any Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2 model you buy from Apple will no longer have a functional blood oxygen monitoring feature. Apple failed to convince the court to allow it to keep selling the aforementioned models while it's appealing a ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). If you'll recall, the commission found that Apple had violated patents owned by medical te


Apple Adjusts App Store Rules to Allow Third-Party Payments...For a Price
Gizmodo / 6h
After a years-long legal battle, Apple is finally opening up its App Store to external payment processors—although there will be a stiff cost for app developers who want to cash in on that new opportunity. Read more...


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 18
Mashable / 7h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Jan. 18's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co


Astrobotic’s lunar lander will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere tomorrow
TechCrunch / 7h
Astrobotic’s lunar lander will be reentering Earth’s atmosphere over a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean tomorrow afternoon, bringing to a close the failed moon landing mission. The Peregrine lunar lander is expected to reenter around 4PM EST over an unpopulated stretch of ocean near Fiji, according to coordinates Astrobotic posted in a Wednesday […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F


Sheryl Sandberg Is Stepping Down From Meta's Board
Gizmodo / 7h
Sheryl Sandberg, original girlboss and longtime fixture at Facebook, is formally stepping down from her position on Meta’s board. Sandberg announced her transition away from the company on Wednesday in a post that she made, appropriately, on Facebook. Read more...


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 18, 2024
LifeHacker / 7h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 18, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 18, Wordle #943! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Tim


Apple watch: US upholds ban on sale over patent dispute
54BBC News - Technology / 8h
Apple cannot sell two of its smartwatch models while it fights a legal battle over patents.


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 18, 2024
LifeHacker / 8h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, January 18, 2024, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 18, NYT Connections #221! Read on if you want some hints (and the


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 18
Mashable / 8h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board
46BBC News - Technology / 8h
The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse.


Exoplanet Atmosphere Shows Chemical Consistent With Possible Alien Life
Next Big Future / 8h
A few months ago, Nextbigfuture reported that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observed a planet, K2-18, showing the presence of chemicals that indicate possible life. The carbon-bearing molecules including methane and carbon dioxide. Webb’s discovery adds to recent studies suggesting that K2-18 could be a Hycean exoplanet, one which has the potential to possess ... Read more


Hospitals owned by private equity are harming patients, reports find
90Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Private equity firms are increasingly buying hospitals across the US, and when they do, patients suffer, according to two separate reports. Specifically, the equity firms cut corners, slash services, lay off staff, lower quality of care, take on substantial debt, and reduce charity care, leading to lower ratings and more medical errors, the reports collectively find


‘It's ready... and it’s beautiful’: Samsung shares surprise update on Galaxy Ring release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung ended its Samsung Galaxy 24 launch event with a post-credits-style tease for the Samsung Galaxy Ring , but fans were given little more than a blink-and-you’ll-miss it look at the upcoming smart ring’s design. However, in a follow-up interview with TechRadar, Samsung’s Head of Customer Experience, Patrick Chomet, shed further light on what the Galaxy Ring is, who it’s being designed for, a


Sheryl Sandberg to Depart Meta’s Board of Directors
NYT > Technology / 9h
Ms. Sandberg, who left her role as Meta’s chief operating officer in 2022, said she would serve as an adviser to the company.


Astroscale takes the wraps off its $25M orbital refueling craft for Space Force
TechCrunch / 9h
Orbital operations company Astroscale has revealed new details about its approach to refueling satellites in space, as part of a $25.5 million project exploring the concept with the Space Force. Their solution is a bit like a AAA truck traveling at 25,000 MPH. The concept of on-orbit servicing and repair is attractive to anyone who […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only


How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once
BBC News - Technology / 9h
Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables.


Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
100+BBC News - Technology / 9h
Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler.


Act fast: Book business class on Delta or Virgin Atlantic to Europe for 50,000 points one-way
81The Points Guy / 9h
There’s a fairly remarkable deal right now to fly on Delta Air Lines for as little as 50,000 points one-way in business class, including during the busy summer travel months. You’ll need to act fast, however, as we don’t expect this deal to last long. The ‘trick’ to this deal is that you’ll need to use Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points to book these tickets to fly on Virgin’s partner Delta Air L


Sheryl Sandberg is leaving Meta’s board
Engadget / 9h
of directors after 12 years, ending her last official role with the company. In a post on Facebook, she said that “this feels like the right time to step away” and that she would continue to advise the company. Sandberg spent 14 years as Meta’s COO and Mark Zuckerberg’s top lieutenant and 12 years on the company’s board. Her role as board member will officially end in May. “After I left my role


The Best Outdoor Speakers to Buy in 2024
LifeHacker / 9h
There are a lot of great Bluetooth speakers, but not all of them are great for an outdoor speaker setup, which has to be tough enough to survive the elements and usually isn't designed with the same portability in mind. While some Bluetooth speakers do make perfectly fine outdoor speakers, the quest for the best setup for your next pool party, barbeque, or camping trip might take you in a differe


Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Ride Actually Goes Off the Rails
Gizmodo / 9h
At Universal Studios Japan , Super Nintendo World’s “jumping” Donkey Kong ride puts visitors in the mine-cart action of the video game, broken tracks and all. That’s right, you’ll be experiencing a very realistic simulation of being in Kong’s cart and jumping onto a completely different rail on this coaster set to open… Read more...


Unredacted Meta documents reveal ‘historical reluctance’ to protect children
TechCrunch / 9h
Internal Meta documents about child safety have been unsealed as part of a lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Department of Justice against both Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. The documents reveal that Meta not only intentionally marketed its messaging platforms to children, but also knew about the massive volume of inappropriate and sexually […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


International Battery Company powers up with $35M funding to bridge EV gap in India
TechCrunch / 9h
International Battery Company, a startup developing lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles, has raised $35 million as it plans to bridge the demand-supply gap in the growing EV market in India. Led by RTP Global, the pre-Series A round saw participation from Beenext, Veda VC and various strategic Korean and U.S. investors. It comes ahead […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 to make searching more interactive via Circle to Search
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
At Unpacked 2024 , Samsung revealed it’s entering a partnership with Google as the two plan to introduce AI-powered features that'll change the way people look up information on the internet. It’s called Circle to Search and what it does is allow people to circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap on-screen subjects to quickly access Google Search. One of the primary examples given in the announceme


Researcher uncovers one of the biggest password dumps in recent history
59Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nearly 71 million unique credentials stolen for logging into websites such as Facebook, Roblox, eBay, and Yahoo have been circulating on the Internet for at least four months, a researcher said Wednesday. Troy Hunt, operator of the Have I Been Pwned? breach notification service, said the massive amount of data was posted to a well-known underground market that broke


Apple lets devs use alternate in-app payment options, still takes commissions
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) A chapter in the ongoing Epic v. Apple court case closed yesterday when the US Supreme Court declined to hear further arguments from either company. This decision leaves the case where it was after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on it in April 2023 . The main issue at hand—to summarize days of arguments and multiple lengthy, technical court ruling


Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, January 18 (game #724)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


I spent the morning with the Apple Vision Pro
60TechCrunch / 10h
“Avatar” first arrived in theaters in 2009. It was a technological marvel that gave audiences one of the most immersive filmgoing experiences in the medium’s history. If contemporary online forums are to be believed, it also gave some theatergoers something entirely unexpected: depression. Not long after the film’s release, CNN reported on a strange new […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Can Recraft’s foundational model for graphic design swerve the AI controversy?
TechCrunch / 10h
Controversy continues to surround the world of AI-generated imagery, and even as AI-generated images used in elections became a source of concern this week at the World Economic Forum, startups continue to plow the new furrow of AI tools for creators. The latest is Recraft, an AI graphic design generator aimed at professionals, which has […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us


Teen sued Utah over social media law requiring curfew for minors
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Utah high school student Hannah Zoulek sued Utah to block the Social Media Regulation Act from taking effect March 1. (credit: thefire.org ) A Utah high school student, Hannah Zoulek, has joined a lawsuit, fighting to block Utah's vague social media law from taking effect on March 1. The Social Media Regulation Act requires platforms to verify user ages and then obtain parental consent


Cable firms to FTC: We shouldn’t have to let users cancel service with a click
55Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | RoyalFive) Lobbyists for cable companies and advertisers yesterday expressed their displeasure with a proposed "click-to-cancel" regulation that aims to make it easier for consumers to cancel services. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has said that changes are needed because "some businesses too often trick consumers into paying for subscriptions they no lo


The Samsung S24 Ultra's Titanium Yellow is a runway-approved hue
21Mashable / 11h
Samsung 's newest smartphone, the S24 and the S24 Ultra , is packed with impressive tech like the company's new Galaxy AI assistant and Circle to Search function. The new models come in a handful of "gender neutral colors inspired by nature," according to the brand, including an exclusive "Sandstone Orange" for the S24 — which looks suspiciously close to Pantone's recently announced 2024 color of


The Secret to a Thicker, Restaurant-Style Lasagna
27LifeHacker / 11h
Growing up, homemade lasagna was one of a variety of massive meals my mom would assemble to feed the three bottomless pits that were her children. But when I finally tried lasagna at a restaurant, I noticed some distinct differences—it was taller than my mom's, for one thing, made up of discernible layers that didn’t slide apart—and there wasn’t any water pooling around it on my plate. No shade o


You’ll Soon Be Able to Google Search by Drawing a Circle
LifeHacker / 11h
Samsung announced many interesting products and features at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event (including the Galaxy S24 series ) but one of the more impressive developments isn't actually unique to the Galaxy brand itself. The feature, Circle to Search, was developed in partnership with Google, which means it'll live on Google phones, too. What is Circle to Search? In a nutshell, Circle to Search


Reencle teases a hungrier, quieter home composter — for a price
26TechCrunch / 11h
If the upcoming smart composter works as advertised, it'll help households reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from food waste, while generating nutrient-rich fertilizer for gardens. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple Says It Will Remove a Health Feature From New Apple Watches
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
Starting on Thursday, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will no longer detect people’s blood oxygen levels, to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission.


Starlink Mini and Connected Teslabots, Tesla Cars Everywhere
Next Big Future / 11h
Elon Musk says @SpaceX will release Starlink Mini later in 2024. It will be small enough to fit in your backpack. The outdoor use case also requires the power requirements for Starlink to be muchless. You will be able to pull the terminal out of your backpack in the middle of nowhere and connect to ... Read more


SpaceX Starlink Community Gateway for Gigabit per Second Internet Service
Next Big Future / 11h
SpaceX’s Starlink has launched a new Community Gateways program to deliver gigabit-speed and even 10 gigabit speed for internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas. It is for internet service providers (ISPs) and cost a $1.25 million upfront cost and $75,000 per month per gigabit per second. Ten gigabits per second would costs $750,000 per ... Read more


SpaceX Starfactory Will Make Hundreds of Starships by 2026
Next Big Future / 11h
Joe Tegtmeyer spoke with Ellie in space about the SpaceX factory ramp. Joe has been a professional large project manager who has managed detailed management of large projects. He has been cl